The nominees for the 8th EMY (Exclusive Men of the Year) Africa Awards’ competitive categories were announced on Sunday (July 16), ahead of the presentation ceremony later this year.
In its eighth year, the scheme honors distinguished gentlemen from the creative arts, business, media, technology, sports, and health industries who have made an impact on society.
The event also honors and awards women whose herculean efforts have positively impacted society.
During the nomination announcement show, Kojo Soboh, Founder and Executive Director of EMY Africa, revealed that as part of the build-up activities for this year’s awards, EMY Africa will hold a soirée in Lagos, Nigeria, in August.
Stonebwoy, an international Ghanaian reggae, dancehall, and afropop artiste; King Promise, a highlife and afrobeats singer; Camidoh, a singer-songwriter and performer; Black Sherif, a sensational rapper; and KiDi, a debonair crooner and performer, all made the list of nominees for their breakthrough success with crossover hits and standout tours in the previous year. Ghanaian musicians have been nominated for the “Man Of The Year-Music” award.
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The winners of the honorary awards will be announced and honored at the main awards ceremony, which will include categories such as Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Magnate Award, Humanitarian Award, Young Achiever Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Diasporan Award, Continental Icon Award, The Technology Award, Woman of the Year, The Guardian Award, Health Award, and Agriculture Award.
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Past winners of the EMY Africa Awards include ex-President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, Togbe Afede XIV, His Eminence Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, Sir Sam Jonah, Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Alex Dadey, Kwame Bamfo, Abedi Pele, Azumah Nelson, Boris Kodjoe, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, Tony Elumelo, Adebola Williams, Lanre Olusola, Michael Collins Ajereh (Don Jazzy), Ayo Animashaun, and impactful women such as Marufatu Abiola Bawuah, Ellen Hagan, Patricia Obo-Nai and Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann.
Ibrahim Mahama, a revered businessman and philanthropist, was named Man of the Year at the EMY Africa Awards last year.
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